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AFCC is an interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict.

AND CONCILIATION COURTSASSOCIATION OF FAMILY

mediation

custody

evaluation

research

parent education

judicial decision

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parenting

coordination

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Extraordinary Networking Opportunities“Networking with the best professionals in the field ispriceless. If you are involved in child custody issues orwork with high conflict families, AFCC is an importantinvestment in your career.”

Arnold Shienvold, Ph.D., former President, Association forConflict Resolution

Access to Incredible Resources“One AFCC conference took me from zero to sixty in pro-viding the information I needed to develop a statewideprogram. I came away with resources that would havetaken months to access.”

Cori Erickson, Executive Director, Wyoming Children’s Access Network

Connect and Collaborate with Colleagues“Living and working in Western Australia often leaves mefeeling set apart from the ‘main game’ in North Amer-ica. AFCC provides highly respected practitioners andresearchers. It makes me feel that I have connected withthe most relevant organization for my professionalwork.”

Dr. Lisbeth Pike, Edith Cowan University,Western Australia

An Exceptional Program:

★ New research on negotiation, high conflict families,child inclusive mediation, child resiliency, familyviolence, fathers and young children and more!

★ Pre-conference training institutes for intensivelearning.

★ Innovations in practice, research, case management,teaching and program development.

★ More than 50 presenters new to AFCC join ourinterdisciplinary and international faculty.

★ More than 60 sessions on mediation, parentingcoordination, same-sex partnerships, custodyevaluation, case management, court services, domesticviolence, collaborative family law and much more.

★ Standards of Practice for parenting coordinators,mediators and custody evaluators.

AFCC 42nd Annual Conference

Solving the Family Court PuzzleIntegrating Research, Policy and Practice

May 18-21, 2005

Why should you attend AFCC’s 42nd Annual Conference?

Annual Conference program, January 2005, Vol 42, No. 1Published annually by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 210, Madison, WI 53719

Continuing education for psychologists, lawyers, mediators and mental health professionalsAFCC is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education forpsychologists.AFCC maintains responsibility for the program.All mediation sessions are eligible forcontinuing education units through the Association for Conflict Resolution. Application has beenmade for continuing education approval for lawyers, social workers, mental health counselors andmarriage and family counselors in Washington. CE credits approved by NASW–WA will be acceptedin Oregon if the content is applicable. Please see page 23 of this program for further details.


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Featured Presenters

Justice Bobbe J. BridgeWashington State Supreme Court

David Hoffman, J.D.Chair, American Bar Association

Section of Dispute Resolution

Hon. Peter Boshier Principal Family Court Judge of New Zealand

Chief Justice Diana BryantFamily Court of Australia

Chief Justice Gerry L. Alexander Washington State Supreme Court

Dean Richard J. GellesSchool of Social Work

University of Pennsylvania

Professor Andrea Schneider Marquette University

Law School

Leslye Hunter, M.A.AFCC President

Dr. Janet R. JohnstonSan Jose State University

Dr. Joan B. KellyCo-author,

Surviving the Breakup

Dr. Kyle Pruett Yale Child Study Center

Dr. Larry S. FongPresident, Association for

Conflict Resolution

Hon. W. Dennis Duggan Albany County Family Court

R. John Harper, LL.B.Harper Jaskot

Hon. Mary Lou Benotto Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Dr. Constance AhronsAuthor, We’re Still Family

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AFCC Board of DirectorsPresidentLeslye Hunter, M.A., Metairie, LA

President ElectHon. Hugh Starnes, Fort Myers, FL

Vice President/SecretaryFredric Mitchell, Ph.D., Tucson, AZ

TreasurerMary Ferriter, J.D., M.P.A., Boston, MA

Past PresidentHon. George Czutrin, Hamilton, ON

Richard Altman, J.D., Napoleon, OH

Wendy Bryans, LL.B., Ottawa, ON

Hon. Linda Dessau, Melbourne, Australia

Robin Deutsch, Ph.D., Boston, MA

Cori Erickson, M.S., Sheridan, WY

Hon. William Fee, Angola, IN

Linda Fieldstone, M.Ed., Miami, FL

Hon. Ross Goodwin, Quebec, QC

Stephen Grant, M.A., Wethersfield, CT

William J. Howe, III, J.D., Portland, OR

C. Eileen Pruett, J.D., Columbus, OH

Robert Smith, M.Div., J.D., Fort Collins, CO

Philip M. Stahl, Ph.D., Danville, CA

Janet Walker, Ph.D., Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Conference Program CommitteeFredric Mitchell, Ph.D., Co-chair

Hon. Denise McColley, Co-chair

Robin Deutsch, Ph.D., Boston, MA

David Hodges, M.A., Seattle, WA

Leslye Hunter, M.A. Metairie, LA

Marsha Kline Pruett, Ph.D., New Haven, CT

Zena Zumeta, J.D., Ann Arbor, MI

AFCC StaffPeter Salem, M.A.Executive Director

Candace Walker, CMP, CMM Program Director

Dawn Holmes Registrar and Office Manager

Nola Risse-Connolly, B.A.Program Assistant

Conference SponsorsBlackwell Publishing

Complete Equity Markets, Inc.

Collaborating OrganizationsAssociation for Conflict Resolution Family Section

American Psychological Association

American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law

American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

National Association of Counsel for Children

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section

Table of ContentsConference at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pre-conference Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Conference Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Conference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Travel and Lodging Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AFCC6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 210Madison, WI 53719-1048Phone: (608) 664-3750Fax: (608) 664-3751Email: [email protected]: www.afccnet.org

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Conference at a GlancePRE-CONFERENCE

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005

6:00pm-8:00pm Registration

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005

7:30am-6:30pm Registration7:30am-5:00pm Exhibitor Forum7:30am-9:00am Coffee and Rolls for

Institute Registrants8:30am-12:00pm Morning Institute9:00am-4:30pm Full Day Institutes12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch on your own

and Exhibitor Forum1:00pm-4:30pm Afternoon Institute

CONFERENCE


4:45pm-5:45pm Conference Orientation and Networking

6:30pm-7:45pm Opening Session7:45pm-9:00pm Welcome Reception

and Exhibitor Forum9:00pm-12:00am AFCC Hospitality Suite

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005

7:30am-5:00pm Conference Registration7:30am-5:00pm Exhibitor Forum7:30am-8:30am Coffee and Rolls8:30am-10:00am Plenary Session10:00am-10:30am Break and Exhibitor

Forum10:30am-12:00pm Workshops 1-812:00pm-1:30pm AFCC Awards Luncheon1:45pm-3:15pm Workshops 9-163:15pm-3:30pm Break and Exhibitor

Forum3:30pm-5:00pm Workshops 17-233:30pm-6:00pm Judicial Officers ForumEvening Taste of Seattle9:00pm-12:00am AFCC Hospitality Suite

CONFERENCE

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2005

7:30am-5:00pm Conference Registration

7:30am-5:00pm Exhibitor Forum

7:30am-8:30am AFCC CommitteeMeetings

7:30am-8:45am Coffee and rolls

8:45am-10:15am Plenary Session

10:15am-10:45am Break and ExhibitorForum

10:45am-12:00pm Plenary Session

12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch on your own andExhibitor Forum

1:30pm-3:00pm Workshops 25-32

3:00pm-3:15pm Break and ExhibitorForum


5:30pm-7:00pm Silent Auction andReception

7:00pm-9:00pm AFCC Annual Banquet

9:00pm-12:00am AFCC Hospitality Suite

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2005



8:00am-9:00am Coffee and Rolls

8:00am-9:00am AFCC MembershipMeeeting

9:15am-10:45am Workshops 41-46

10:45am-11:00am Break and ExhibitorForum

11:00am-12:30pm Workshops 47-52

1:00pm-5:00pm AFCC Board of DirectorsMeeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

9:00am-4:30pm Full Day Institutes

1. Triage in Family Court: Using Research to Inform Case Management

Is there a reliable method of predicting what services will work bestfor parents with custody and access disputes? This institute presentsa pioneering effort by a state-wide family court service to developa research-based screening instrument that can be used to deter-mine which families can best use mediation, who needs a non-confidential conflict resolution forum where recommendations canbe made, and who should receive a focused or full evaluation. Indi-cators for capacity to communicate, cooperate and build a parentalalliance as well as risk factors for family violence and abuse are iden-tified to ensure that appropriate services are offered in the most effi-cient way. Presenters will discuss the lessons learned fromdevelopment and implementation of the instrument and prelimi-nary feedback from pilot sites.Stephen Grant, M.A., Deputy Director, Family Services, CourtSupport Services Division, Wethersfield, CTJanet R. Johnston, Ph.D., San Jose State University, San Jose, CADebra Kulak, M.S., Program Manager, Family Services, CourtSupport Services Division, Wethersfield, CTAndrew Schepard, J.D., Hofstra Law School, Hempstead, NY

2. Research that Practitioners and FamilyCourt Should Know About Separatingand Divorcing Families

Empirical research provides considerable guidance in working withand making decisions about families going through separation anddivorce. This institute will highlight current research on risk andresiliency factors in children’s adjustment, parent effectiveness andinvolvement, conflict, parenting plans, children’s views of theirneeds and divorce processes. The inclusion of relevant research indivorce education and mediation, custody evaluations, in court andwith parents will be discussed and demonstrated.Hon. Peter Boshier, Principal Family Court Judge, Family Courtof New Zealand, Wellington, NZJoan B. Kelly, Ph.D., Corte Madera, CAFred W. Seymour, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Universityof Auckland, New Zealand

3. Advanced Mediation TrainingThis institute provides an opportunity for participants to learn afull range of advanced mediation skills. Presenters will discuss com-munication within social and cultural contexts, managing highconflict power imbalances and apparent impasses, separating thechildren from the money and when and how to interview childrenin the process. Bloopers and folly will be judiciously interspersedthroughout this interactive program. Presented in collaboration withthe Association for Conflict Resolution Family Section.Nina Meierding, J.D., Mediation Center for Family Law,Ventura, CAJames Melamed, J.D., The Mediation Center, Eugene, ORChip Rose, J.D., The Mediation Center of Santa Cruz,Santa Cruz, CADonald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., Aptos, CA

4. The Parenting Coordination Program: The Missing Piece of the Family Court Puzzle

Parenting coordination is becoming an increasingly popularresponse to high conflict families. This institute will teach partici-pants how to develop and implement a parenting coordination pro-gram, working in conjunction with the court. Presenters willdiscuss how to work collaboratively with the community and pro-fessionals, the legal basis for delegating authority to a parentingcoordinator and describe the steps in designing and implementinga program, including the infrastructure necessary for success.Common pitfalls will also be identified. This institute is designedfor court-based and private sector professionals who work withhigh conflict families and are interested in developing effectivealternatives for resolving their disputes.

Claudia Arthrell, LCSW, Tulsa, OK

Barbara Bartlett, J.D., Tulsa, OK

Debra Carter, Ph.D., Carter Psychology Center, Bradenton, FL

Linda Fieldstone, M.Ed., Supervisor, Family Court Services,Miami, FL

5. The Family Lawyer as Problem SolverThe role of the family lawyer has changed significantly over the pastdecade, with a particular emphasis on the lawyer as a problemsolver. This institute focuses on what lawyers and other profes-sionals can learn to help families struggling with the challenges ofseparation and divorce. Presenters will examine: (1) unbundlinglegal services and coaching parties in mediation; (2) the promisesand pitfalls of collaborative family law; (3) the child representative’sapproach to alternative dispute resolution services; and (4)www.UpToParents.org, online education and assistance for sepa-rated, divorcing and divorced parents. This institute is for judges,lawyers, mental health professionals and others working with fam-ilies experiencing separation and divorce. Presented in collaborationwith the Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association.

Charlie Asher, J.D., Freedom 22 Foundation, South Bend, IN

Barbara Chasnoff, J.D., ABA Child Custody Pro Bono Project,Chicago, IL

David Hoffman, J.D., Chair, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution,Boston, MA

Forrest S. Mosten, J.D., Author, Unbundling Legal Services,Los Angeles, CA

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Pre-conference Institutes(Separate registration fee required—please see conference registration form)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

8:30am-12:00pm Morning Institute

6. Judicial Institute: Use of Expert Evidence in a Relocation Dispute

The use of expert evidence in child custody disputes can be highlycontroversial and is particularly challenging for judges. What qual-ifications or credentials are necessary to be considered an expert ina specific area? To what extent should a judge rely on an expert’sopinion? How do judges reconcile contrasting opinions of twoexperts? This institute is designed for judicial officers and willemploy a video case study approach and small group discussion toaddress these and other challenging questions.

Hon. Ellen Macdonald, Superior Court of Justice, Toronto, ON

Hon. Denise McColley, Henry County Domestic Relations Court,Napoleon, OH

1:00pm-4:30pm Afternoon Institute

7. Judicial Settlement ConferencesThis institute will examine the process of judicial settlement con-ferencing, beginning with the question, should judges conductthem? If so, what is the structure of an effective settlement confer-ence? Who should be present? What should they say to participants?Should there be a transcript? This institute will provide both prac-tice tips and pitfalls for judicial settlement conferences. Presenterswill also examine the role that conferencing skills can play in adver-sarial proceedings. Presented in collaboration with the NationalCouncil of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

Hon. Linda Dessau, Family Court of Australia, Melbourne,Australia

Hon. W. Dennis Duggan, Albany County Family Court,Albany, NY

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Pre-conference Institutes

Become a Member of AFCC Today!

What is AFCC?AFCC is the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, aninterdisciplinary and international association of professionalsdedicated to the resolution of family conflict.

Founded in 1963, AFCC has provided leadership and innovationin the development of family dispute resolution processes, fam-ily law, courts and court services for more than forty years.

Why Should I join AFCC?Membership in AFCC provides an interdisciplinary and inter-national network of colleagues, access to new information andideas and member benefits that save time and money. AFCCmembers receive print and electronic subscriptions to the quar-terly journal, Family Court Review; the association’s quarterlynewsletter, AFCC News; discounts on conference and trainingregistrations, insurance and publications.

I already belong to so many otherorganizations. What is different about AFCC?Membership in AFCC is an investment in professional excellence.As a nonprofit membership association, AFCC is unique becausemembers do not share a common profession. Instead, AFCCmembers share a commitment to education, innovation and col-laboration in order to benefit communities, empower familiesand promote a healthy future for children.

AFCC is different because it provides professionals with a mul-tidisciplinary perspective. There is simply no better way to keeppace with the rapidly changing environment for those who workwith families in conflict than an AFCC membership.

With an international membership,AFCC’s conferences and pub-lications offer the opportunity to interact with and learn aboutinnovations from professionals in all corners of the world.

How can I join AFCC?When you fill out your conference registration form, just checkthe New Membership Special. If you join when you register, youwill receive a one year membership for $140—a $10 savings—and become eligible to register for the AFCC conference atthe member rate! The New Membership Special does not applyto membership renewals. You can also join online at www.afcc net.org. For more information, please contact AFCCat (608) 664-3750 or [email protected].


7:30am-6:30pm Registration


7:30am-9:00am Coffee and Rolls forInstitute Registrants

8:30am-12:00pm Morning Institute

9:00am-4:30pm Full Day Institutes

1:00pm-4:30pm Afternoon Institute

4:45pm-5:45pm Conference Orientationand Networking (see page 23 for details)

6:30pm-7:45pm Opening Session

Welcome: Leslye Hunter, M.A., AFCC President, Metairie, LA

Chief Justice Gerry L. Alexander, Washington StateSupreme Court, Olympia, WA

Keynote AddressJustice Bobbe J. Bridge, Washington State Supreme Court,Olympia, WA

Justice Bobbe J. Bridge has combined a distinguished legal careerwith a lifetime of service to families and children. Justice Bridgepracticed family law prior to becoming a Judge for King CountySuperior Court. During that time she was the Presiding Judge forthe court and Chief Judge of King County Juvenile Court. She hasbeen particularly active in efforts to improve the administration ofjustice for children and families. She currently co-chairs the BeccaTask Force (focusing on truancy prevention) and chairs the UnifiedFamily Court Work Group and the State Commission on Childrenin Foster Care. She recently chaired the Select Committee on Ado-lescents in Need of Long Term Placement. Justice Bridge will dis-cuss important advances in family law and importantconsiderations for the future well-being of children and families inthe legal system.

7:45pm-9:00pm Welcome Reception andExhibitor Forum Sponsored by Blackwell Publishing


THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005

7:30am-5:00pm Conference Registration7:30am-5:00pm Exhibitor Forum7:30am-8:30am Coffee and Rolls

8:30am-10:00am Plenary SessionWelcome: Hon. Hugh Starnes, AFCC President Elect,Fort Myers, FL

The Politics of Research: The Use, Abuse and Misuse of Social Science DataResearch plays a critical role in framing public discussion, influ-encing public policy and determining how professionals workingwith families conduct their practice or make long-term decisionsabout children. The interpretation of the research results can varyconsiderably, however, depending on who is doing the interpreta-tion and for what purpose. Caveats and cautions may be mini-mized, findings of limited significance highlighted or the data maysimply be entirely misunderstood. This session will feature leadingresearchers who will share their experiences, explore the implica-tions of inaccurate representation of social science research andsuggest possible remedies.

Richard J. Gelles, Ph.D., Dean, School of Social Work, Universityof Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Janet R. Johnston, Ph.D., Department of Justice Studies, San JoseState University, San Jose, CA

Kyle Pruett, M.D., Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT

Moderator: Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D., Corte Madera, CA

10:00am-10:30am Break and Exhibitor Forum10:30am-12:00pm Workshops 1-8

1. Children Exposed to Domestic Violence:Emerging Research, Policy and Practice

This workshop will examine basic research on children’s exposureto adult domestic violence, their involvement in these events andthe level of known co-occurring child maltreatment and domesticviolence in families. Participants will examine recent trends in leg-islation and programs responding to these children and their fam-ilies. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’guidelines published in Effective Intervention in Domestic Violenceand Child Maltreatment Cases: Guidelines for Policy & Practice andthe Greenbook Initiative will be discussed.

Jeffrey L. Edleson, Ph.D., University of Minnesota School of SocialWork, Director, Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse,Minneapolis, MN

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2. Comparative Mediation StylesThe debate over mediation styles has been ongoing as long as themediation process has been in existence. Are mediators limited toonly one approach or can they vary the process based on the situ-ation? Is one type of mediation inherently more or less effectiveoverall, or for certain types of conflict? How similar or different arethe approaches in practice? This workshop will address these ques-tions through the use of use role play demonstration and discus-sion. Presenters will demonstrate and compare facilitative,evaluative and transformative approaches to mediation, followedby audience feedback and discussion.

Sue Bronson, M.S., Immediate Past Chair, Association for ConflictResolution Family Section, Milwaukee, WI

Arnold Shienvold, Ph.D., Riegler, Shienvold & Associates,Harrisburg, PA

Zena Zumeta, J.D., Mediation Training and Consulting Institute,Ann Arbor, MI

Moderator: Arnold Swartz, LCSW, Lakewood, CO

3. Ethical Infractions and Malpractice in ChildCustody Evaluations

The reliability and usefulness of child custody evaluations is chal-lenged on a regular basis. From a growing number of board com-plaints to the front page of the New York Times, the work of theevaluator is under a microscope like never before. But custody eval-uators do not agree on how to best address this growing concern.This workshop presents two different points of view on how dif-ferent evaluation models expose and/or protect custody evaluatorsand provide reliable data to the court.

Andrew Benjamin, J.D., Ph.D., Co-author, Family Evaluation inCustody Litigation: Reducing Risks of Ethical and MalpracticeInfractions, Seattle, WA

Jonathan Gould, Ph.D., Author, Scientifically Crafted ChildCustody Evaluations, Charlotte, NC

Moderator: Hon. Arline S. Rotman (ret.), Norwich, VT

4. In the Aftermath of Goodridge:Same-Sex Marriage in Massachusetts

In the fall of 2003 the Massachusetts court granted same-sexcouples the right to marry. This workshop will examine theGoodridge case and the challenges that have followed. Presenterswill examine the impact on gay and lesbian families, the dissoulu-tion of gay marriage and unique challenges for practitioners andthe court. Participants will also discuss the impact of federal andstate Defense of Marriage Acts.

Beth A. Crawford, J.D., Northampton, MA

Linda Fidnick, J.D., Burres Fidnick Booth & Kaufman,Amherst, MA

Hon. Gail L. Pearlman, Northampton, MA

Kathleen A. Townsend, J.D., Springfield, MA

5. Developing Parenting CoordinationLegislation

The dramatic proliferation of parenting coordination has beenaccompanied by a growing interest in legislation at the state level.This workshop will highlight efforts at developing legislation byAFCC Chapters in Florida, Massachusetts and Texas. Presenters willshare their insights and experiences, and discuss concrete strategiesfor success as well as bumps in the road that should be avoided.

Linda Cavallero, Ph.D., Past President, AFCC MassachusettsChapter, Worcester, MA

Linda Fieldstone, M.Ed., President, AFCC Florida Chapter,Miami, FL

Lynelle Yingling, Ph.D., President, AFCC Texas Chapter,Rockwall, TX

6. Unified Family Courts: One Size Does Not Fit All

The growth of Unified Family Courts has resulted in numerousmodels, each tailored to the needs of its own jurisdiction. Thisworkshop will examine several examples of UFC in action. Pre-senters will describe the challenges of design and implementation,standards for assessment, best practices and specific examples ofsuccessful Unified Family Courts. Participants will have an oppor-tunity to share their experiences and learn from their colleagues.

Barbara A. Babb, J.D., University of Baltimore Law School,Baltimore, MD

Hon. George Czutrin, AFCC Past President, Hamilton, ON

Hon. Joan Dubuque, Chief Judge, Unified Family Court,Seattle, WA

Risa Sheriff, LL.B., Ministry of the Attorney General, Toronto, ON

7. Alternative Justice: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

This workshop presents a multi-disciplinary, coordinated approachto helping separating and divorcing parents make decisions abouttheir children. Presenters will describe the child and family-focused decision-making model, its use by guardians ad litem, therole of the attorney in non-adversarial decision making and theresearch protocol and preliminary research findings.

Risa J. Garon, LCSW-C, BCD, CFLE, Executive Director, NationalFamily Resiliency Center, Inc., Columbia, MD

Laurie Kramer, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Keith Schiszik, J.D., Frederick, MD

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8. Child Inclusive Family Law Mediation:A Clinical Model and its Evidence Base

The practice of child inclusive mediation is growing rapidly in Aus-tralia, and alongside it, the empirical evidence base around its effi-cacy. This workshop will describe the model of child inclusivepractice used widely in Australia, including video demonstrationsof the work and the parent education resources that support it.Early findings from the presenter’s national study will be presented,examining outcomes for parents and children of different forms ofdivorce mediation: mainstream, child-focused mediation, and thenewly developed model of child consultation.

Jennifer McIntosh, Ph.D., Clinical Director, Family Transitions,Melbourne, Australia

12:00pm-1:30pm AFCC Awards Luncheon

Presiding: Leslye Hunter, AFCC President, Metairie, LA


9. The Challenge of the Adulterous Affair:Mediator Do’s and Don’ts

This workshop will explore the special challenges that a mediatorfaces when dealing with the trauma of discovering that a spouse ishaving an affair while in the process of ending their marriage. Par-ticipants will learn to understand the dynamics of these couples,explore reasons they may have affairs, the impact of affairs on themarriage and on the mediation process. A practical list of do’s anddon’ts will be provided.

Diane Neumann, J.D., Divorce Mediation Services, Newton, MA

10. Resilience and Risk in Children of HighConflict Divorce: Recent Research Findingsand Intervention Implications

This session presents intriguing new research findings that suggestwhy some children are relatively resilient to interparental conflictand alienating parenting behaviors whereas others are more vul-nerable, succumbing to emotional distress and behavioral prob-lems. The findings from two studies will be presented and theirimplications for interventions will be discussed. The first study willexamine mechanisms by which interparental conflict impacts chil-dren’s mental health. The second study reports new findings aboutwhy some children are vulnerable to parental alignments and alien-ation while others in high conflict divorcing families are able toremain more equidistant from their disputing parents.

Janet R. Johnston, Ph.D., San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Irwin Sandler, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Discussant: Constance Ahrons, Ph.D., Author, We’re Still Family,San Diego, CA

11. Morphing Family Court ServicesCourt-connected programs that provide mediation and parentingplan evaluation services are under ongoing pressure to justify theirprograms, reduce services or change service delivery strategies andphilosophies. This workshop features seasoned court services vet-erans who will discuss different models for providing court-connected services with an emphasis on program evaluation andoutcomes of intensive case management by the court. The impacton the delivery of dispute resolution and custody evaluation serv-ices by court programs will be examined, as well as the impact onclients.

Phil Bushard, D.P.A., Director, Family Mediation Program,Reno, NV

Doneldon Dennis, Supervisor, Hennepin County Family CourtServices, Minneapolis, MN

Dave Hodges, M.A., King County Family Court Services,Seattle, WA

Debra Kulak, M.S., Program Manager, Court Support ServicesDivision, Wethersfield, CT

12. Dispute Resolution for ParentingCoordinators: From Facilitator to Arbitrator

The parenting coordination process requires multiple skills; how-ever, at its core it is a dispute resolution process for highly conflictedparents. Presenters will teach workshop participants practical dis-pute resolution techniques and approaches. Participants will learnspecific strategies for transitioning from a facilitative to arbitrativerole and how to provide documentation that finalizes the parent-ing coordinator’s decision.

Christine A. Coates, M.Ed., J.D., Co-author, Working with HighConflict Families, Boulder, CO

Matthew J. Sullivan, Ph.D., Palo Alto, CA

13. Child Custody Evaluation CritiquesThe role of the expert reviewer in child custody evaluations createsmany tensions. Although typically hired by one party or appointedby the court, the reviewer must provide information that sheds lighton the strengths and weaknesses of the evaluation under review.This session will provide a structure for reviewing child custodyreports, communicating results to attorneys and providing usefultestimony to the court. Presenters will also discuss how the courtmay promote and implement a process to assist two competingexperts in producing a collaborative and joint recommendation.

Deborah Day, Psy.D., Winter Park, FL

Kathryn Kuehnle, Ph.D., Tampa, FL

Hon. Hugh Starnes, Fort Myers, FL

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14. Same Sex Marriage: Crossing the BorderWhat happens when two Ontario husbands, two wives from Mass-achusetts, or two partners in a Vermont civil union cross the state,provincial or international lines to jurisdictions that do notallow—or even constitutionally forbid—such partnerships? Withcourt cases and constitutional amendments pending throughoutthe land, the status of same-sex partnerships is in a state of flux thatshow no signs of subsiding. This workshop will examine the inter-state ramifications of same-sex marriage and other extensions ofthe concept of “spouse” drawing on experiences in the mid-20thcentury when divorce laws of the states varied widely.

Mary O’Connell, J.D., Northeastern University School of Law,Boston, MA

Catherine Smith, J.D., Edwards, Sieh, Smith & Goodfriend,Seattle, WA

15. Representing Children in Civil Domestic Violence Cases

Domestic violence situations involve unique issues on whichlawyers—even experienced children’s lawyers—need to receivetraining and mentoring. Participants in this workshop will learnwhat attorneys need to know about intimate partner violence, itsimpact on children and its impact on custody decisions. Presenterswill discuss the rationale for representing children in civil cases,present the current national landscape on the representation ofchildren in civil domestic violence cases and share the experienceof a program that uses staff and volunteers to represent children.

Barbara A. Chasnoff, J.D., ABA Child Custody Pro Bono Project,Chicago IL

Sharon Gross Portwood, J.D., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City, Department of Psychology, Kansas City, MO

Vivek S. Sankaran, J.D., The Children’s Law Center, Washington,D.C.

16. The Cognitive vs. Emotional Focus in Mediation

This workshop will feature video demonstration of two distinctstyles of mediation, the Milan Systemic Model and the ConflictEmotional Model. Participants will have the opportunity to observeand discuss the tapes with the mediators and assess the impact ofthe different styles on the clients and the mediation process.

Larry S. Fong, Ph.D., President, Association for ConflictResolution, Calgary, AB

Dr. Sjoerd Homminga, Wognum, The Netherlands

3:15pm-3:30pm Break and Exhibitor Forum


17. Access After AbuseA growing number of litigious child custody cases are based in sit-uations where there has been a previous finding that the child hasbeen abused by the parent requesting access. The abuse may bephysical, sexual or psychological. This workshop presents a modelto systematically look at each of the unique issues that should beexamined differentially for each type of abuse in the context ofdeveloping an access plan that finds the balance between meetingthe access needs of the child with providing appropriate physicaland psychological protection.

Claude Schleuderer, Ph.D., Ulster County Mental Health,Kingston, NY

18. Silent Voices in the Family Courts: Fathers and Young Children

This workshop combines research and clinical expertise in a theo-retical and practical look at some of the silent voices and processesthat affect custody and access decisions. First, presenters will pro-vide data about “gatekeeping,”or mothers’ control of fathers’ accessto children following separation, from both mothers’ and fathers’perspectives. Parental frustrations, solutions and ways of assessingthe degree of maternal control being exercised will be discussed.Second, play and interview data from children will be discussed inregard to the children’s views of divorce, their relationships withtheir fathers, and what brief interviews can tell us about family con-flict and children’s adaptation. Discussion will include how to talkto children and how to learn from what they say and do not say.How to integrate these types of clinical data into assessments andinterviews will be examined.

Marsha Kline Pruett, Ph.D.,Connecticut Mental Health Center,New Haven, CT

Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT

Discussant: JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, Ph.D., Children’s Institute,Rochester, NY

19. Innovations in Case Management: WesternAustralia’s Case Assessment Conferences

The Family Court of Western Australia’s Case Assessment Confer-ence (CAC) was developed to reduce litigation. The CAC is uniquein Australia in its inclusion of risk assessment as an integral part ofthe process. This interdisciplinary case management process helpsparties identify and mediate disputed issues, provides referral toexternal support services and enables those who do not settle tomove quickly through the normal court process. This workshopwill describe the CAC and discuss the interdisciplinary collabora-tion and tensions that needed to be managed during its develop-ment and implementation.

Hon. Justice Michael Holden, Chief Judge of the Family Court ofWestern Australia, Perth, Western Australia

Paul Kerin, Manager, Family Court Mediation and CounselingService, Perth, Western Australia

Paul Murphy, Ph.D., Edith Cowan University, Perth, WesternAustralia

Lisbeth Pike, Ph.D., Edith Cowan University, Perth, WesternAustralia

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20. Mediation Hybrids: Panacea or Perilous Processes?

Mediation strategies and techniques have become central to severalhybrid processes including med/arb, evaluative mediation, and par-enting coordination. These processes purport to combine theadvantages of mediation, such as empowerment and self-determi-nation, with third party decision-making powers. This workshopwill examine the goals, techniques and assumptions of these medi-ation hybrids in order to shed light on their comparative benefitsand risks. Using case examples, the presenter will illustrate how pro-fessionals using each of these hybrids may not be aware of theirunintended effects. The workshop will conclude with suggestionsfor research, policy, and practice in order to maximize the benefitsand reduce the risks of each process.

Allan Barsky, J.D., Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University, School ofSocial Work, Fort Lauderdale, FL

21. A Conservative Forensic Custody ModelThis session builds on the debate in the April 2005 SymposiumIssue of the Family Court Review, in which the presenters argue thatthere are significant limitations on the ability of child custody eval-uators to make recommendations to the court and that such rec-ommendations should be considered questionable, if not unethical.Presenters will offer practical suggestions for practice that is ethi-cally cautious, appropriately circumscribed and maximizes the like-lihood that the expert opinion will assist the judge in understandingthe risks and advantages of various parenting plans.

Timothy M. Tippins. J.D., Albany, NY

Jeffrey P. Wittman, Ph.D., Author, Custody Chaos, PersonalPeace, Albany, NY

22. Future Child’s Rights in New ReproductionTechnology: Thinking Outside the Tube

Researching new reproduction technologies has, until recently, beenrestricted to medical and ethical inquiries, however a recent child-focused shift in research priorities has begun to address the psy-chological implications for children conceived by technology. Thisswing has yet to be explored within the context of family law andthe interests of the child, such as how children may be representedin custody and access disputes concerning them where issues ofreproductive technologies must be discussed. This presentation willreport on a literature synthesis conducted to evaluate the currentstate of knowledge about the psychological consequences for chil-dren conceived by reproduction technologies and will outline therecent debate regarding disclosure to children about their origins.Special consideration will be given to the children’s socioemotionaland developmental status and to child-parent relationships.

Clare Burns, Children’s Lawyer, Office of the Children’s Lawyer,Toronto, ON

Lorraine Martin, M.S.W., Clinical Coordinator, Office of theChildren’s Lawyer, Toronto, ON

Dena Moyal, Legal Director, Office of the Children’s Lawyer,Toronto, ON

23. International Custody Abduction to Non-Hague, Islamic Countries:Risk Evaluation and Prevention

The Islamic Middle Eastern countries are not parties to the HagueConvention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abductionand there are no bilateral treaties in effect between the United Statesand the Islamic countries that cover parental child abduction. Anaverage of one child a week is abducted into the Islamic Middle Eastin violation of an American custody order, and custody battlesinvolving multi-national families are becoming common. Secular,American court orders addressing child custody are not recognizedin the Islamic, Shari’a courts, and there is no legal remedy, noprocess, and no legal authority to return an abducted child to theleft-behind parent after the child is taken. Identification of childrenat risk and establishing appropriate protective measures is imper-ative, and is best approached by understanding the cultural foun-dation and religious attributes that may predict flight risk. Thisworkshop will provide an overview of Islamic family law, paternaland maternal responsibilities within the family structure, and theage and gender attributes that are characteristic of a child at risk.

Frieda Gordon, J.D., Cooper-Gordon, LLP, Santa Monica, CA

Mannal Radwan, Asst. Director of Political and CongressionalAffairs, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington, D.C.

Kristine Uhlman/UmHani, International Custody AbductionExpert, Tucson, AZ

3:30pm-6:00pm

24. Judicial Officers ForumThe negative consequences of adversarial legal proceedings on chil-dren are well documented. Courts around the world have devel-oped programs and processes that are more sensitive to the needsof the family and children in particular. The first part of thisextended session will provide an opportunity for judges, courtcommissioners, magistrates and other judicial officers to exchangeinformation about such programs. The Children’s Cases Project, aninitiative of the Family Court of Australia, will be highlighted. Thesecond portion of the session will provide opportunity for social-izing and networking among judicial officers.

Hon. Linda Dessau, Family Court of Australia, Melbourne,Australia

Evening Taste of Seattle

Sign up and join your colleagues for dinner in Seattle.See page 23 for more details.


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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2005



7:30am-8:30am AFCC Committee Meetings


8:45am-10:15am Plenary Session

Welcome: Mary Ferriter, J.D., AFCC Treasurer, Boston, MA

Relocation Cases: An International View from the BenchParental relocation disputes raise some of the most difficult ques-tions for professionals. Should courts apply a best interest standard,favor the residential parent or the non-moving parent? How muchweight should be given to the reason for the move? Should the non-residential parent’s capacity to move be considered? What can psy-chological evaluations tell us about best interests in relocationcases? Is there ever a middle ground? This session will feature judgesfrom Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States whowill shed light on the view from the bench.

Hon. Mary Lou Benotto, Superior Court of Justice, Toronto, ON

Hon. Peter Boshier, Principal Family Court Judge, Family Courtof New Zealand, Wellington, NZ

Hon. Diana Bryant, Chief Justice, Family Court of Australia,Melbourne, Australia

Hon. W. Dennis Duggan, Albany County Family Court,Albany, NY

Moderator: Hon. Jerilyn Borack, Superior Court of California,County of Sacramento, CA

10:15am-10:45am Break and Exhibitor Forum

10:45am-12:00pm Plenary Session

Welcome: Hon. William Fee, AFCC Board of Directors, Angola, IN

Shattering the Myths: What the Research Shows about Lawyer NegotiationsThe emphasis on collaborative law, mediation and cooperativenegotiation has increased significantly in recent years. Has this shiftimpacted the way that family lawyers conduct their settlementnegotiations? Do they play hardball or are they now more concil-iatory? Is there a relationship between how lawyers negotiate andthe substantive outcomes for their clients? This session presentsnew research on: (1) how lawyers negotiate; (2) differences betweenfamily lawyers and others lawyers; (3) the impact of negotiationstyle on substantive outcomes; and (4) how lawyers are perceivedby their colleagues.

Professor Andrea Schneider, J.D., Co-author, Dispute Resolution:Beyond the Adversarial Model, Marquette University Law School,Milwaukee, WI

Discussant: R. John Harper, L.L.B., Harper Jaskot, Hamilton, ON

Moderator: Hon. Linda Dessau, Family Court of Australia,Melbourne, Australia

12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch (on your own)

12:00pm-1:30pm Family Court Review Editorial Board Meeting


25. The Art and Science of Interviewing ChildrenThere is no universally accepted protocol for interviews, but sciencedoes provide direction for methods to improve the reliability ofinterviews with children. Recent research provides importantdirection in what types of questions to ask children of differentages, how to check on the sources of information, strategies forreducing children’s suggestibility and methods to improve recalland reporting. The “art” of interviewing will be presented throughcase examples from common interview dilemmas. This workshopis intended for all professionals who interview children or need torely on the interviews of others.

Mindy F. Mitnick, Ed.M., M.A., Licensed Psychologist, UptownMental Health Center, Minneapolis, MN

26. New Research Findings from AustraliaThis session presents two unique studies conducted in Australia.The first compares incidents of familicide in Western Australia(where disputed custody and access was an issue between the par-ties) and other forms of family homicide. Common factors areidentified and recommendations provided for screening and pro-active management of high risk cases. The second study reviewssame-sex parenting, particularly as it is viewed within the FamilyCourt of Australia. The study looks at a sample of reports preparedby Australian Family Court Counselors and explores the assump-tions and attitudes that counselors bring to their assessments offamilies where one or both parents were involved in a same-sexrelationship.

Carolyn Harris Johnson, M.A., Perth, Western Australia

Eve Tauber, MFT, Family Court of Australia, Melbourne, Australia

27. Divorce Mediation in Europe: Goal-Orientedor Semi-Therapeutic? Going Dutch

This workshop will provide insight into the practice of divorcemediation in Europe. The discussion will focus on the question ofwhether mediation should have agreement as its primary goal or ifthere ought to be additional beneifts, such as a therapeutic effect.Presenters will discuss how divorce mediation is practiced andtaught in the Netherlands.

Brigitte Chin-A-Fat, Ph.D., Mannaerts & Appels, Lawyers andNotaries, The Netherlands

Cees van Leuven, Mannaerts & Appels, Lawyers and Notaries,The Netherlands

Janet Walker, Ph.D., University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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28. Parenting Coordination Consultation:Nightmare Cases, Trials and Tribulations

This session is for parenting coordinators who are both new to theprocess and seasoned veterans, as well as for those who want tolearn what parenting coordination is all about. This group consul-tation will provide the opportunity for participants to discuss theirmost difficult cases, consider ethical dilemmas, ask questions of col-leagues or simply take some time to vent about impossible clients!Join your colleagues for a free-flowing discussion and case consul-tation for parenting coordinators.

Facilitator: Matthew J. Sullivan, Ph.D., Palo Alto, CA

29. The Top Ten Things I Wished I’d Learned in School

There is an ever-growing list of professionals, services and processesavailable to parents who are experiencing separation and divorce.Lawyers, counselors and mediators all help parents negotiate thesystem. While professionals are trained in their own area of prac-tice, this is generally not sufficient to be able to help parents puttogether the pieces of their personal family puzzle. With theincrease in the scope and number of services and processes arounddivorce, there is an overwhelming need for professionals to extendbeyond what they learned in school. This interactive workshop willhelp participants share with one another what they need to knowand how various disciplines can work together to benefit clientsengaged in decision making.

Kelly Browe Olson, J.D., LL.M., University of Arkansas at LittleRock School of Law, Little Rock, AR

Nancy Ver Steegh, J.D., M.S.W., William Mitchell College of Law,St. Paul, MN

30. Legislation, Certification and Standards ofPractice: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

This workshop will examine the Uniform Mediation Act, theABA/ACR certification initiative and the proposed Model Stan-dards of Practice for Mediators. These initiatives will have a signif-icant impact on all types of mediation. Mediators should beprepared to address concerns and/or express support for these ini-tiatives when appropriate. Presenters will emphasize implicationsfor family mediation practice in the private sector and in courts.Format will include lecture and group discussion of key issues.

Gregory Firestone, Ph.D., Director, University of South FloridaConflict Resolution Collaborative, Tampa, FL

Larry S. Fong, Ph.D., President, Association for ConflictResolution, Calgary, AB

David Hoffman, J.D., Chair, American Bar Association Section ofDispute Resolution, Boston, MA

C. Eileen Pruett, J.D., Program Manager, Supreme Court of Ohio,Columbus, OH

31. The Collaborative Evaluation ProcessThis session will present collaborative evaluation/mediation forparenting disputes, a model adopted by jurisdictions throughoutOregon. The model provides for efficient use of resources with afocus on the needs of children and results in a settlement rate ofmore than 90 percent in post evaluation mediated settlement con-ferences. The presenter will provide a description of the process,case examples and discuss the policy implications.

Alison Taylor, M.A., Executive Director, Oregon Family Institute,Hillsboro, OR

32. Playing with Paradigm: Towards a GlobalDefinition of Best Interests of the Child

Recent developments at the UN Committee on the Rights of theChild and the World Health Organization suggest the emergenceof a new development-based paradigm for protecting childrenfrom violence, including some of the traumas of divorce. Familycourts and practitioners have much to gain by exploring andembracing this alternative, as it could increase both the status andavailability of resources to family courts in developed countries andthe creation of family sensitive judicial systems in less developedcountries. This workshop will report on the UNCRC/WHO devel-opments and consider possible paths for realizing the immensepotential of these developments for families and family courts forcountries that follow the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

John Kydd, J.D., Consultant to World Health Organization andUN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Seattle, WA

3:00pm-3:15pm Break and Exhibitor Forum


33. Parenting Coordination Standards of Practice

This workshop highlights two years of work by the AFCC TaskForce on Parenting Coordination Standards. Task force memberswill present Model Standards of Practice for Parenting Coordina-tion. Participants will learn about the new Standards and will havethe opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. This ses-sion is recommended for everyone who practices as a parentingcoordinator.

Facilitator: Christine Coates, M.Ed., J.D., Chair, AFCC TaskForce on Parenting Coordination Standards, Boulder, CO

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34. Evaluating Parenting Capability in a Child Protection Context: A Clinical Practice Model

Evaluating parents in the context of possible child abuse or neglectinvolves unique challenges. This workshop will describe and illus-trate a clinical practice model for conducting forensic evaluationsof parents’ ability to care for their children. Core features of themodel include: (1) a focus on parenting qualities and the parent-child relationship; (2) a functional approach emphasizing behav-iors and skills in everyday performance; and (3) application of aminimal parenting standard. Presenters will describe appliedresearch findings on the model, methods for evaluating parentingcapability and a protocol for writing the evaluation report. Caseexamples will illustrate application of the model and issues of con-cern to court personnel.

Karen S. Budd, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, DePaulUniversity, Chicago, IL

Jennifer Clark, Psy.D., Cook County Juvenile Court Clinic,Chicago, IL

35. Parental Relocation: Where Are We Going?Parental relocation disputes are extremely divisive and among themost difficult to resolve. Different jurisdictions have varyingapproaches to relocation issues, with some giving considerable def-erence to the right of a custodial parent to move and others plac-ing an onus on the custodial parent to justify the move. Some courtshave adopted a best interests approach, though this can be a diffi-cult test to apply. This workshop will review the current state of lawon relocation cases in the United States and Canada and summa-rize the social science literature. The presenters will provide prac-tical advice for lawyers, judges, custody assessors and mediatorsinvolved in cases where relocation is an issue, including consider-ation of how to involve children and ensure that their views areascertained and considered by parents and the court.

Nicholas Bala, LL.B., LL.M., Law Professor, Queen’s University,Kingston, ON

Barbara Fidler, Ph.D., Independent Practice, Toronto, ON

Dan L. Goldberg, LL.B., Senior Counsel, Office of the Children’sLawyer, Toronto, ON

36. Family Mediation ResearchProponents of family mediation have long claimed that it is lessexpensive, faster, more humane and provides greater satisfaction,improved problem solving and more enduring resolutions than thealternatives. Recent research, however, has changed the forecast ofbenefits from glowing to sobering. This session will present a sum-mary of what has been learned from 20 years of research. Presen-ters will review the unanswered questions and look ahead toresearch that should be conducted in the future. A discussion ofpublic policy implications will conclude the presentation.

Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D., Corte Madera, CA

Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., Aptos, CA

37. The Family Law Education Reform ProjectThe Family Law Education Reform Project is co-sponsored byAFCC and Hofstra Law School. The goal of the project is to bridgethe gap between the teaching and practice of family law. This work-shop will report on a work-in-progress, moving toward the devel-opment of curricula and teaching modules developed byinterdisciplinary practitioners and family law faculty. The results ofa survey on characteristics of an effective family lawyer will also beshared. Participants will be given an opportunity to provide inputinto the development of the curriculum and teaching modules forfuture generations of family law students and family lawyers.

J. Herbie DiFonzo, J.D., Ph.D., Hofstra University School of Law,Hempstead, NY

Mary O’Connell, J.D., Northeastern University School of Law,Boston, MA

38. The Changing Legal Landscape for Childrenof Gay and Lesbian Couples

Nearly one-third of same-sex households in the U.S. include chil-dren, some of whom have been affected by recent and momentousshifts in the legal landscape. During the past year, appellate courtsin four more states have recognized “de facto parents.” There is afierce battle between Vermont and Virginia courts as to whetherthe child of a civil union is the child of the non-biological mother.Three pending California Supreme Court cases concern lesbianparentage under the UPA. This session will examine the changinglegal landscape for children of same-sex parents.

Janet Helson, J.D., Seattle, WA

Julie Shapiro, J.D., Associate Professor of Law, Seattle UniversitySchool of Law, Seattle, WA

39. Research Practice in Family and Juvenile Courts

Family and juvenile courts present distinct challenges to theresearcher. Unlike other areas of social science, the courts are stilldeveloping resources for research, including generally accepted out-come measures, survey question banks and human subjects guide-lines. This workshop will feature members of the EvaluationWorking Group at the Center for Families, Children & the Courtsat the California Administrative Office of the Courts, who will pres-ent their work on strengthening and coordinating research meth-ods in the courts and provide an overview of innovative researchand data collection projects currently underway at the center. Top-ics include: defining measurable outcomes, successful surveydesign, litigant interviews, file review and court observation.

Charlene Depner, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Center for Families,Children & the Courts, San Francisco, CA

James Mensing, Ph.D, Senior Research Analyst, Center forFamilies, Children & the Courts, San Francisco, CA

Deana Piazza, M.A., Senior Research Analyst, Center for Families,Children & the Courts, San Francisco, CA

Don Will, B.A., Supervising Research Analyst, Center for Families,Children & the Courts, San Francisco, CA

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40. Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Practice

Collaborative family law has grown rapidly and several models havequickly emerged. This workshop will demonstrate an interdisci-plinary team approach that integrates the legal, emotional andfinancial aspects of divorce. Using role play and discussion, pre-senters will demonstrate a client centered approach that allows par-ties to remain in control of the process and play a key role increating a successful outcome.

John Carmody, New Orleans, LA

Christine Lissard, New Orleans, LA

Lisa Matthews, J.D., New Orleans, LA

Eric Rigby, CPA, PFS, New Orleans, LA

5:30-7:00pm Silent Auction and Reception

You won’t want to miss AFCC’s Seventh Annual SilentAuction! Bid on sports memorabilia, original artwork, handknit scarves, fine wines, special one-of-a-kind items andbargains galore!! Proceeds help fund special AFCC projectsand programs.

7:00pm-9:00pm AFCC Annual Banquet


SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2005




8:00am-9:00am AFCC Membership Meeting

The AFCC membership meeting is open to all members andprospective members. Join the AFCC Board of Directors and yourcolleagues to learn more about the association.

9:15am-10:45am Workshops 41-46

41. Collaborative Law and Mediation:Collaboration or Competition?

Mediators and collaborative lawyers have not always seen eye to eye,and the rapid growth of collaborative law has caused some dis-comfort for some family mediators. Are the two processes com-patible? Is there a role for mediators within the collaborative lawprocess and for collaborative lawyers within the mediation process?Will collaborative law make mediation irrelevant? This session willprovide an opportunity for participants to hear from leaders in thecollaborative law and mediation communities and to share theirconcerns and ideas about the tensions that have emerged.

Susan A. Hansen, J.D., President Elect, International Associationof Collaborative Professionals, Milwaukee, WI

Rebecca Magruder, J.D., Chair, Family Section, Association forConflict Resolution, St. Charles, MO

Zena Zumeta, J.D., Mediation Training and ConsultationInstitute, Ann Arbor, MI

42. AFCC Court Services Task Force ReportFamily Court Service agencies struggle to meet the needs of clientswith complex disputes, while balancing burgeoning caseloads withdeclining budgets. These challenges have brought out the best inmany court-related programs. This workshop will highlight thework of AFCC’s Court Services Task Force and provide reports ontwo projects: (1) a survey of the challenges and responses of courtservice agencies and (2) the identification of exemplary programsthat are connected to or provide services to family and juvenilecourt clients.

Barbara A. Babb, J.D., Chair, AFCC Court Services Task Force

George Ferrick, M.A., Center for Children, Families & the Courts,San Francisco, CA

Stephen R. Grant, M.A., Deputy Director, Family Services,Wethersfield, CT

43. Children with Special Needs: Considerationfor Parenting Plans

Evaluating families requires sensitivity to the unique situation ofeach family and individual children. When children have specialhealth care or developmental needs, another layer of complexity isadded to the process. These families may require more specializedknowledge and strategies. This workshop will discuss: (1) familydynamics when dealing with a pediatric disability or illness; (2)aspects of specific diagnoses (e.g., autism, developmental delay)and interaction of child symptoms with the dynamics of familyconflict; and (3) specific considerations when formulating parent-ing plans for children with special needs.

Julie D. Wood, M.A., Kindering Center, Bellevue, WA

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44. Custody Evaluation Standards Task ForceAFCC’s Custody Evaluation Standards Task Force is evaluating andrevising the existing Standards of Practice for Child Custody Eval-uations. This workshop will preview the Standards, which are awork-in-progress, and will provide participants with an opportu-nity to comment and contribute to the development of the finalproduct.

William G. Austin, Ph.D., Co-chair, AFCC Custody EvaluationStandards Task Force, Steamboat Springs, CO

Lorraine Martin, M.S.W., Co-chair, AFCC Custody EvaluationStandards Task Force, Toronto, ON

David A. Martindale, Ph.D., Reporter, AFCC Custody EvaluationStandards Task Force, Morristown, NJ

45. Six C’s of Child Protection MediationThis interactive session will present an overview and criticalreview of multiparty mediation of child abuse and neglect cases.Challenging issues associated with confidentiality, concurrentcriminal charges, child’s presence, competence of parties, coercionconcerns and court funding will be addressed. Practical and ethi-cal strategies will be offered for mediators, mediation participantsand child protection mediation programs.

Gregory Firestone, Ph.D., Director, University of South FloridaConflict Resolution Collaborative, Tampa, FL

46. Neuro-Jurisprudence: The Brain, Emotionsand Their Role in Family Custody Disputes

Recent brain research has demonstrated the important role of emo-tions in determining human behavior. It has also shown that emo-tions are regulated by basic brain processes that are related to theorganism’s most basic drives to survive and reproduce. This work-shop presents an overview of the role of emotions in brain func-tioning. It then discusses marriage, commitment and children fromthe perspective of brain function and examines how the emotionalreactions to marital dissolution are automatic, self-preservationmechanisms. The presenters will discuss some of the legal conceptsin divorce law from the perspective of the brain’s emotion func-tions. Finally, the presenters suggest policies and practices thatincorporate the new understanding of brain functioning andshould help make the process less conflictual.

Janet Weinstein, J.D., California Western School of Law,San Diego, CA

Ricardo Weinstein, Ph.D., San Diego, CA

10:45am–11:00am Break and Exhibitor Forum

11:00am-12:30pm Workshops 47-52

47. Innovations in Teaching: The Family Law Externship

The family law externship pilot program at William Mitchell Col-lege of Law is supplemented with a classroom (and a virtual class-room) component where students placed in different practicesettings compare and contrast professional roles. This process ofreflection and analysis prepares students to counsel future clientsand helps them assess which professional roles are most consistentwith their personal values and aspirations. Using a mediationexternship as an example, this workshop includes discussion of howto create and implement an externship program focused on inter-disciplinary practice and new professional roles.

Stephen K. Erickson, J.D., Erickson Mediation Institute,Bloomington, MN

Marilyn S. McKnight, M.A., Erickson Mediation Institute,Bloomington, MN

Nancy Ver Steegh, J.D., M.S.W., William Mitchell College of Law,St. Paul, MN

48. Court-Based Domestic Violence AssessmentThis workshop will provide an overview of the unique domesticviolence assessment process at King County Superior Court Fam-ily Court Services. Participants will learn how social workers com-plete the assessments for the court, including the investigation andreporting process. The presenter will describe the steps of theassessment, including interviews with collateral sources and reviewof records. Specific examples of reports and recommendations willbe provided.

Lynn Christine Tuttle, M.B.A., J.D., M.S., Program Manager,King County Superior Court Family Court Services, Seattle, WA

Commissioner Les Ponomarchuk, Seattle, WA

49. Writing for the ReviewFamily Court Review is AFCC’s academic and research journal pro-vided to all AFCC members. This workshop is an opportunity forthose interested in contributing to the Review to learn about thesubmission process and get feedback on ideas for articles.

Andrew Schepard, J.D., Editor, Family Court Review,Hempstead, NY

Janet R. Johnston, Ph.D., Associate Editor, Family Court Review,San Jose, CA

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50. Custody and Financial Distribution:A Research Basis for Guiding Maryland Family Court Reform

This workshop will present a study conducted by the Women’s LawCenter of Maryland that examined the types of custody decisionsbeing made in Maryland courts, the types of financial awards beingmade and the interplay between those financial decisions and cus-tody awards. The study sheds light on how parents and childrenexperience the family justice system, the types and durability ofdecisions that are being made by them or on their behalf, and onwhether men and women fare differently in the family justice sys-tem. Presenters will discuss study findings and Maryland’s plannedand ongoing response.

Rebecca Bainum, J.D., Women’s Law Center of Maryland, Inc.,Towson, MD

Pamela Cardullo Ortiz, J.D., Executive Director, FamilyAdministration, Administrative Office of the Courts, Annapolis, MD

51. Research, Program and Policy DevelopmentWhile legislators and decision-makers try to meet the needs of chil-dren and families of divorce through innovative social policies andprograms, systematic review of these initiatives has been limited.This workshop will present an overview on the effectiveness of pol-icy interventions and then focus on specific experiences of theCanadian federal, provincial and territorial governments to developand implement data collection initiatives in family courts inCanada. The implications of the research for future policy devel-opment will be discussed.

Emily M. Douglas, Ph.D., Family Research Laboratory, Universityof New Hampshire, Durham, NH

Lise Lafreniere-Henrie, Senior Counsel, Coordinator of FamilyLaw Policy, Justice Canada, Ottawa, ON

Jennifer Lukassen, Project Manager, Civil Court Survey, StatisticsCanada, Ottawa, ON

Jim Sturrock, Research Manager, Family Children and YouthResearch Unit, Justice Canada, Ottawa, ON

52. Considering Children’s Preferences inCustody Disputes

Few issues are more complex than considering children’s prefer-ences in custody disputes. Research suggests children must be pro-tected from parental conflict but that they also benefit in having arole in important decisions that impact their lives. Is there a bestway to assess child preferences? How much weight should theycarry? This session focuses on systematic approaches to consider-ing children’s statements, behaviors and expressed preferencesthrough direct assessment and clinical evaluation of other profes-sionals’ work.

William G. Austin, Ph.D., Steamboat Springs, CO

Dianna Gould-Saltman, J.D., Gould-Saltman Law Offices,Los Angeles, CA

Lyn R. Greenberg, Ph.D., Los Angeles, CA

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Member Discount on AFCC Trainings!AFCC provides training programs in partnership with Universityof Baltimore School of Law’s Center for Families, Children and theCourts; Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s Child and FamilyLaw Center; and Loyola University New Orleans School of Law.Brochures will be posted at www.afccnet.org at least 60 days inadvance of each training.

For more information, contact AFCC at (608) 664-3750 or go towww.afccnet.org

Parenting Coordination:Working with High ConflictFamiliesPresenter: Christine A. Coates, M.Ed., J.D.February 22-23, 2005Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, Louisiana

Special Issues inChild CustodyPresenter: Leslie Drozd, Ph.D.February 24-25, 2005Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, Louisiana

Advanced Topics in Child Custody EvaluationsPresenter: Jonathan Gould, Ph.D.June 13-14, 2005Loyola School of LawChicago, Illinois

Resiliency and Risk for Children of Separation andDivorce: Current Researchand Implications for PracticePresenter: Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.June 15-16, 2005Loyola School of LawChicago, Illinois

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This new publication, developed by the Massachusetts Chapter ofAFCC, combines recent research about the developmental needsof children and the impact of divorce on their lives with the practicalneeds of parents and children living apart. Concisely written andfilled with practical information, this colorful 23-page booklet isdesigned to be of use to parents, judges, lawyers, mediators, and parent educators in designing a child-focused parenting plan. Thebooklet is perfect for professionals to share with clients, and an idealway to provide parents with concrete information to review at home.

Planning for Shared Parenting describes the basic needs of children ofdivorce, discusses how to design a parenting plan, including specificideas about what to consider while doing so, and examines thedifferent needs children have as they move from one developmentalstage to the next.

A helpful tool for professionals working with parents undergoingseparation and divorce, Planning for Shared Parenting is also affordable at only $3.00 each. AFCC members can take advantage of a membership discount of 10%. For more information, contactAFCC at (608) 664-3750.

Planning for Shared Parenting: A Guide for Parents Living Apart

GREAT TO GIVE TO CLIENTS

AFCC Silent AuctionAFCC’s Seventh Annual Silent Auction takes place Friday, May 20.The auction will open at 5:30pm and the event concludes at7:00pm. Items will include sports memorabilia, original artwork,fine wines, and many one-of-a-kind items. Auction proceeds willhelp to support AFCC’s special projects and programs. If you wouldlike to donate an item to the AFCC Silent Auction, please contactPeter Salem, AFCC Executive Director at (608) 664-3750 [email protected].

Grand Prize DrawingAll conference registrants will be entered into a special grand prizedrawing that will take place at 6:15pm on Friday, May 20 at theAFCC Silent Auction. You must be present to win!

Continuing Education CreditsAFCC will provide a certificate of conference attendance for a pro-cessing fee of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The cer-tificate will verify attendance at conference sessions and may beused to apply for continuing education credits with the registrant’saccrediting institution. AFCC is approved by the American Psy-chological Association to offer continuing education for psychol-ogists. AFCC maintains responsibility for the program. Allmediation sessions are eligible for continuing education unitsthrough the Association for Conflict Resolution. Application hasbeen submitted to the Washington State Bar Association and theOregon State Bar for approval of continuing legal education (CLE)credits. Application has also been submitted to the NASW-Wash-ington State Chapter and is pending for pre-approval of continu-ing education for social workers, mental health counselors andmarriage and family counselors licensed by the Washington StateDepartment of Health. Contiuning education credits approved byNASW-WA will be accepted in Oregon for social workers, mentalhealth professionals and licensed professional counselors andtherapists if the content areas are applicable. A complete list of con-ference sessions approved for continuing education will be availableat the AFCC registration desk.

Conference ScholarshipsA limited number of scholarships will be awarded for the 42ndAnnual Conference. Scholarships will include registration fees forthe conference and for a full-day pre-conference institute. Schol-arship recipients are responsible for funding their own travel, lodg-ing, meals and related expenses. Additionally, two US $1,000 travelstipends will be offered for participants from outside North Amer-ica. Scholarship applications are available on the AFCC Confer-ences page of the AFCC website at www.afccnet.org or call (608)664-3750 to request an application.

BookstoreBorders will be AFCC’s official bookseller for this conference. If youwish to display a book for sale, please contact Jennifer Lipps at (206)622-4599 or email [email protected].

Exhibitor ForumThe Exhibitor Forum will be open during conference hours. Alearning opportunity in itself, the Exhibitor Forum allows you achance to meet face-to-face with representatives and discuss yourproduct needs and services. AFCC publications and videotapes willbe available for purchase at the AFCC membership table. If you areinterested in renting exhibit space or distributing materials to con-ference delegates, please contact Dawn Holmes at (608) 664-3750or [email protected].

Conference Orientation and NetworkingIf you are new to AFCC or this your first conference, come join uson Wednesday at 4:45pm to meet your colleagues, learn aboutAFCC, meet others and discover AFCC traditions, such as the Hos-pitality Suite, Taste of the Town and AFCC’s famous Silent Auction.If you are here alone, this is a great chance to connect with othersand make plans for the week. New members, international atten-dees, guests and spouses are encouraged to attend. The location willbe posted at the AFCC registration desk. Everyone is welcome!

About SeattleSeattle is surrounded by majestic mountains, including toweringMt. Rainier to the south, the San Juan Islands to the north and thebustling Puget Sound in the middle. Tour boat cruises out of PugetSound offer one of the best views of Seattle and the WashingtonState ferries can transport you to a nearby island for an excitingadventure. One of Seattle’s most famous landmarks is the SpaceNeedle, a 90-second ride via monorail from downtown. The Inter-national District dates back to the 1880’s and is home to many cul-tural features, including specialty Asian shops, museums and manyfine restaurants. From Seattle, you can easily reach Vancouver orVictoria in British Columbia, Canada. Or, arrange a cruise toAlaska! For additional information on Seattle and tour options, orto request a visitor information packet, go to www.seeseattle.org orcall (206) 461-5840.

AFCC Hospitality SuiteAFCC’s Hospitality Suite will be open for informal networking andrefreshment on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00pm-12:00midnight. Please wear your name badge. The Hospitality Suite loca-tion will be posted at the AFCC registration desk.

Taste of SeattleThursday evening is your opportunity to enjoy the Seattle down-town area with friends and colleagues. Sign up for Taste of Seattleand join a group of 8-10 for dinner at a local restaurant. Menus andsign-up sheets will be available on-site. Participants are responsi-ble for their own food, beverage and any transportation costs.

Special NeedsIf you have special meal requests or other special needs, pleasenote this on the registration form. The Sheraton Hotel and Tow-ers is accessible to the disabled and all functions are wheel chairaccessible.

All sessions will be smoke free.

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Important Conference Information

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AFCC Members’ New Lower Registration Rates: Register byMarch 2, 2005 to receive the lowest rates for the conference! TheEarly Bird Special rates are available only to AFCC members. Nota member? Check the New Membership Special and register at theAFCC member rate.

New Membership Special: Join AFCC when you register for theconference and receive a twelve-month membership for $140—a$10 discount—and save even more by registering at the AFCCmember rate! To join, simply check the New Membership Specialrate on the registration form. The New Membership Special is avail-able only to first time AFCC members.

Pre-conference Institute Registration: Includes attendance ata pre-conference institute, refreshment break and institutematerials. Institute registration is separate from registration for thefull conference.

Conference Registration: Includes all conference sessions andmaterials, conference proceedings book, refreshment breaks, Recep-tion, Awards Luncheon, Annual Banquet and AFCC HospitalitySuite. Pre-conference Institutes require a separate registration fee.

Spouse/Guest Registration: Available only to persons accompa-nying a full conference registrant. Includes all plenary sessions,Reception, Awards Luncheon, Annual Banquet and AFCC Hospi-tality Suite.

Conference Presenter Registration: Available only to conferencepresenters. Includes all conference sessions and materials, Recep-tion, Awards Luncheon, Annual Banquet and AFCC HospitalitySuite. A separate registration fee is required for presenters who wishto attend Pre-conference Institutes.

Full-Time Student Registration: Includes admission to conferenceplenary and workshop sessions only and a conference proceedingsbook. Meal functions are not included; however, meal tickets maybe purchased separately. Registration must include proof of full-time student status. Separate registration is required for pre-confer-ence institutes.

Attendance Certificate Registration: Includes a certificate indi-cating total hours attended at conference plenary sessions, work-shops and institutes. Forms will be available at the AFCCRegistration Desk.

Additional Awards Luncheon Ticket: The Awards Luncheon isincluded in the conference registration fee. Additional tickets areavailable for $42. Meal ticket prices reflect the estimated cost toAFCC.

Additional Annual Banquet Ticket: The Annual Banquet isincluded in the conference registration fee. Additional tickets areavailable for $65. Meal ticket prices reflect the estimated cost toAFCC.

Hotel InformationSheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers1400 Sixth AvenueSeattle, WA 98101

The Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers is a AAA Four Diamondhotel in the heart of downtown. The hotel is within easy walkingdistance of Pioneer Square, Pike Place Farmers Market and theWaterfront. Go to www.sheraton.com/seattle for more informa-tion on the hotel and surrounding area.

Make your reservations today! The Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Tow-ers is offering a special rate to AFCC conference registrants of$159/single per night or $179/double. Rooms are subject to avail-ability and early reservations are encouraged to ensure a room atthis great rate. On April 25, 2005 the AFCC block of non-reservedrooms will be released to the public for general sale and the spe-cial group rate will not be guaranteed after that date. The toll-freenumber for reservations is (800) 325-3535 and the hotel’s directline for reservations is (206) 447-5555. Please identify yourselfwith the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts to receivethe special group rate.

Travel InformationThe Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is served by over 40airlines. Burkhalter Travel is available to assist you with your air-line and rental car needs. Contact the Burkhalter Travel GroupDepartment at (800) 556-9286 or (608) 833-6968 and ask for JennyKlamm (ext. 255) or Pamela Becker (ext. 251).

Ground TransportationGround transportation information booths at the airport arelocated on the third floor of the parking garage and in BaggageClaim across from carousel nine. The approximate cost for a taxiis $30 one way. Gray Line Airport Express departs twice each hourto major downtown hotels. The cost is $8.50 one way or $14 roundtrip per person and Shuttle Express Van Service provides sharedride, door-to-door service for $21 one way per person. Reservationsare not required.

ParkingHotel guest rates are $26 per day for self-parking and $28 per dayfor valet parking; both rates have in and out privileges.

ClimateThe weather in Seattle is beautiful during May. The average dailytemperature is 64 degrees Fahrenheit or 18 degrees Celsius. Theevenings are cooler so don’t forget that light jacket or sweater foryour evening strolls along the Waterfront.

Room SharingIf you are in search of a roommate, check the box on the registrationform or email [email protected]. Your name will be placed on a list,which will be provided to others who request roommate informa-tion. Please be certain to note your gender. Roommates are respon-sible for contacting one another and making hotel reservations.

Travel and Lodging Information

Registration InformationPlease read before completing your conference registration form!

Is this your first AFCC Conference? Yes No

New Membership SpecialJoin AFCC for 12 months and register at AFCC member rates! $140

Please check the appropriate amount when making your selections and enter your total at the bottom.

Paid by Paid by Paid afterPre-conference Institute Registration Rates March 2 April 20 April 20

Morning Institute Registration – AFCC Member $65 $70 $80

Morning Institute Registration – Non-member $80 $80 $90

Afternoon Institute Registration – AFCC Member $65 $70 $80

Afternoon Institute Registration – Non-member $80 $80 $90

Full Day Institute Registration – AFCC Member $125 $140 $160

Full Day Institute Registration – Non-member $155 $155 $175

Conference Registration Rates

Conference Registration – AFCC Member $395 $430 $460

Conference Registration – Non-member $485 $485 $510

Conference Presenter Rate $195 $195 $215

Full-time Student Rate $195 $195 $215(ID required. No meals included)

Other Registration Rates

Certificate of Attendance – AFCC Member $10 $10 $10

Certificate of Attendance – Non-member $15 $15 $15

Additional Luncheon Ticket $42 $42 $42

Additional Banquet Ticket $65 $65 $65

Spouse/Guest Registration Rate $195 $195 $215(Meals and plenary sessions only)

TOTAL $______ $______ $______

Method of Payment

■■ Payment of $ _______ is enclosed (U.S. currency only, please)

■■ Please charge $ _______ to my ■■ Visa ■■ MasterCardSorry, we do not accept American Express, Diners Club or Discover.

Card Number _____________________________________________________

Exp. Date _____ /_____ /_____

Card Holder’s Signature _____________________________________________

Purchase Order # __________________________________________________

I would like to be listed for a roommate:

Male Female Smoking Non-smoking

Please indicate any special needs: Meals Access Other

Please provide details: _______________________________________________

Pre-conference Institute Selections—Wednesday, May 18, 2005If you have registered for an institute, please check only one of the following boxes:

Full Day Institutes 9:00am-4:30pm

1. Triage in Family Court: Using Research to Inform Case Management

2. Research that Practitioners and Family Court Should Know AboutSeparating and Divorcing Families

3. Advanced Mediation Training

4. The Parenting Coordination Program: The Missing Piece for the FamilyCourt Puzzle

5. The Family Lawyer as Problem Solver

Morning Institute 8:30am-12:00pm

6. Judicial Institute: Use of Expert Evidence in a Relocation Dispute

Afternoon Institute 1:00pm-4:30pm

7. Judicial Settlement Conferences

Both Morning and Afternoon Institutes (6 and 7)

Conference Workshop Selections(Please write in one workshop number per time slot)

Thursday, May 19 10:30am-12:00pm 1-8 ____

Thursday, May 19 1:45pm-3:15pm 9-16 ____

Thursday, May 19 3:30pm-5:00pm 17-24 ____

Friday, May 20 1:30pm-3:00pm 25-32 ____

Friday, May 20 3:15pm-4:45pm 33-40 ____

Saturday, May 21 9:15am-10:45am 41-46 ____

Saturday, May 21 11:00am-12:30pm 47-52 ____

You may register on-line at www.afccnet.org or return the completed form and payment to:

AFCC6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 210Madison, WI 53719-1048Fax: (608) 664-3751

The Fine PrintCancellation Policy: Transfer of registration to another person may be done at anytime without a fee. All requests for refunds must be made in writing. Writtennotice of cancellation received by fax or postmarked by April 25, 2005 will beissued a full refund minus a $60 service fee. Written notice received by fax or post-marked by May 9, 2005 will have the $60 service fee deducted and the balance willbe issued as a credit for future AFCC conferences, publications or membershipdues. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations received after May 9,2005.

A portion of the room rate offsets the cost of the meeting.

Conference Registration FormAFCC 42nd Annual Conference • May 18-21, 2005 • Seattle, Washington

Please register by April 12, 2005 to ensure that your name appears on the list of conference attendees in the conference proceedings book.Register on-line at www.afccnet.org.

Please type or print clearly. This form may be duplicated.

First Name (Mr./Ms.) _______________________________________________ M.I.______ Last Name _____________________________________ Degree ________(As you would like it to appear on your name badge)

Title/Profession ____________________________________________________ Organization ___________________________________________________________

Street Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________________ State/Province ______ Country ______ Postal Code ____________________________

Phone _______________________________________ Fax _________________________________________ Email _________________________________________

Name of Guest/Spouse _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(If they are registering at the Guest/Spouse rate)


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6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 210Madison, WI 53719-1048

Featured Presenters

Chief Justice Gerry L. AlexanderWashington State Supreme Court

Justice Bobbe J. BridgeWashington State Supreme Court

Richard J. Gelles, Ph.D.University of Pennsylvania

Chief Justice Diana BryantFamily Court of Australia

Janet R. Johnston, Ph.D.San Jose State University

Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D.University of Minnesota

Hon. Peter BoshierFamily Court of New Zealand

Constance Ahrons, Ph.D.Author, We’re Still Family

Professor Andrea SchneiderMarquette University Law School

Hon. Mary Lou BenottoOntario Superior Court of Justice

Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.Co-author, Surviving the Breakup

David Hoffman, J.D.Chair, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

Kyle Pruett, M.D. Yale Child Study Center

Larry S. Fong, Ph.D.President, Association for Conflict Resolution

R. John Harper, LL.B.Harper Jaskot

Christine A. Coates, M.Ed., J.D.Advanced Institute for Dispute Resolution

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts42nd Annual Conference

Solving the Family Court Puzzle:Integrating Research, Policy and Practice

May 18-21, 2005Sheraton SeattleSeattle, Washington

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